Train times from Alexandra Palace to London
Alexandra Palace connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 11 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 11 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Alexandra Palace to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 11 min | same as fastest | 12 min | 2.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 19 min | same as fastest | 22 min | 8.8/hr | Great Northern |
| St Pancras | 19 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 34 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Alexandra Palace to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Alexandra Palace to London Kings Cross takes 11 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Alexandra Palace the 2nd quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 12 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Alexandra Palace to Moorgate
The fastest train from Alexandra Palace to London Moorgate takes 19 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Alexandra Palace the 2nd quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 22 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 66 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 8.8 an hour.
Alexandra Palace to St Pancras
The fastest train from Alexandra Palace to London St Pancras takes 19 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Alexandra Palace the 7th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Alexandra Palace to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Alexandra Palace to London Bridge
The fastest train from Alexandra Palace to London Bridge takes 34 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Alexandra Palace the 45th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Alexandra Palace to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Alexandra Palace to London take?
The fastest train from Alexandra Palace reaches London Kings Cross in 11 minutes. Alexandra Palace connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Alexandra Palace?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 11 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
Is Alexandra Palace a good commuter town for London?
At 11 minutes to London Kings Cross, Alexandra Palace is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Alexandra Palace to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
What are the nearest stations to Alexandra Palace?
The closest alternatives are Hornsey, Finsbury Park, Tottenham Hale. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Kings Cross
Alexandra Palace is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Alexandra Palace, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 11 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 7 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 16 stations within 20 km that beat Alexandra Palace.